Archive for "April 13th, 2014"

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

Big Island

Sunday, April 13: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.KVBID.org.

Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge

Oahu

Sunday, April 13: 
Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge.  The event kicks off with a double-hulled canoe procession, an oli (chant) and Kahiko (ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble class.  Events feature a 1/4 mile canoe sprint race in Duke’s Beach, Ancient Hawaiian Makahiki land games (the public is invited to participate for a donation to WCC), which include Huki Kaula (Hawaiian Tug-of-War), SUP Paddle Races in Rainbow Lagoon, Canoe Glide Demonstration in Rainbow Lagoon and Duke Beach. Live entertainment featuring Jake Shimabukuro and Henry Kapono and more. Craft and Hawaiian Artist Marketplace.  Fun for the whole family.  Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 923-1802 or visit www.waikikicommunitycenter.org.